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http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1424044-recomiendan-retrasar-el-corte-del-cordon-umbilical
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Recommend delaying cord cutting
Research states that take a few minutes can provide the infant health benefits
Recommend delaying the cutting of the umbilical cord. Photo Archive
Delaying a few minutes cutting the umbilical cord when a baby is born to offer health benefits, according to a study. In healthy newborns, wait at least three minutes before cutting can improve your iron levels and avoid the risk of anemia deficiency of this mineral, says research published in the British Medical Jorunal (BMJ)
Although to date studies have shown that delayed cord cutting can prevent iron deficiency, had mixed results saying that the delay could increase the risk of neonatal jaundice and other health problems. But new research says that delaying the court is not bound by these adverse health effects in the newborn.
Iron deficiency and anemia caused by this deficiency are major health problems in many children around the world. These disorders are associated with poor neurodevelopmental and growth problems.
Some years ago the World Health Organization withdrew its recommendations early cord cutting. But in many countries there are no formal guidelines about when to take out this separation. In the United Kingdom, for example, has found that many hospitals carry out the court immediately after delivery.
IMPROVED BLOOD
It is estimated that worldwide about 25% of preschool children with iron deficiency anemia, the most severe deficiency of this mineral.
A simple solution for this disorder, experts say, is to ensure that babies begin life with a maximum supply of iron stores in the blood, which can be obtained from the placenta.
Scientists Halland Hospital and University of Umea in Sweden, studied the effects of delayed cord cutting the level of iron in infants who had served four months of age and compared with those of infants who had a cut immediately after the birth.
The study included 400 babies born at term with low-risk pregnancies. Some had cut the cord after three minutes and others to less than ten seconds after delivery.
The results showed that babies who delayed the court had better iron levels at four months old and had fewer cases of neonatal anemia.
Scientists estimate that if the infant is left attached to the cord for at least three minutes after birth can improve the volume of blood in 35% iron.
In addition, the study found that the delay in cutting was associated with adverse health effects. According to the authors, "the court delayed cord should be considered standard care for births at term after uncomplicated pregnancies."
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of UK has no specific recommendations on when to do the cut cord, but is calling for more studies on this topic.
"Iron deficiency in early life is associated with neurodevelopmental delay, which may be irreversible," says the agency.
"It is not known if increasing placental transfusion by delaying cord cutting can improve neurodevelopment in early childhood but this hypothesis should be investigated in larger randomized trials," he adds.
Spanish to English translation
Recommend delaying cord cutting
Research states that take a few minutes can provide the infant health benefits
Recommend delaying the cutting of the umbilical cord. Photo Archive
Delaying a few minutes cutting the umbilical cord when a baby is born to offer health benefits, according to a study. In healthy newborns, wait at least three minutes before cutting can improve your iron levels and avoid the risk of anemia deficiency of this mineral, says research published in the British Medical Jorunal (BMJ)
Although to date studies have shown that delayed cord cutting can prevent iron deficiency, had mixed results saying that the delay could increase the risk of neonatal jaundice and other health problems. But new research says that delaying the court is not bound by these adverse health effects in the newborn.
Iron deficiency and anemia caused by this deficiency are major health problems in many children around the world. These disorders are associated with poor neurodevelopmental and growth problems.
Some years ago the World Health Organization withdrew its recommendations early cord cutting. But in many countries there are no formal guidelines about when to take out this separation. In the United Kingdom, for example, has found that many hospitals carry out the court immediately after delivery.
IMPROVED BLOOD
It is estimated that worldwide about 25% of preschool children with iron deficiency anemia, the most severe deficiency of this mineral.
A simple solution for this disorder, experts say, is to ensure that babies begin life with a maximum supply of iron stores in the blood, which can be obtained from the placenta.
Scientists Halland Hospital and University of Umea in Sweden, studied the effects of delayed cord cutting the level of iron in infants who had served four months of age and compared with those of infants who had a cut immediately after the birth.
The study included 400 babies born at term with low-risk pregnancies. Some had cut the cord after three minutes and others to less than ten seconds after delivery.
The results showed that babies who delayed the court had better iron levels at four months old and had fewer cases of neonatal anemia.
Scientists estimate that if the infant is left attached to the cord for at least three minutes after birth can improve the volume of blood in 35% iron.
In addition, the study found that the delay in cutting was associated with adverse health effects. According to the authors, "the court delayed cord should be considered standard care for births at term after uncomplicated pregnancies."
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of UK has no specific recommendations on when to do the cut cord, but is calling for more studies on this topic.
"Iron deficiency in early life is associated with neurodevelopmental delay, which may be irreversible," says the agency.
"It is not known if increasing placental transfusion by delaying cord cutting can improve neurodevelopment in early childhood but this hypothesis should be investigated in larger randomized trials," he adds.